Sweetener
by Ariana Grande
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
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7.7

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  1. orlandoarceovaz
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana gives us a new experience in her music with totally new sounds, good lyrics, some people saw bad lyrics and repetitive to The Light Is Coming but she has a great teaching and meaning and it is one of her best recordings
  2. Sebastian081100
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Aburrido, siempre lo mismo, aunque tenga buenas líricas siempre hace lo mismo
  3. caiox4
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum da Ariana e melhor álbum de 2018. Parabéns, menina mulher. Ter álbum mais discutido do ano é essencial.
  4. willpaz1105
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Sweetener is a mix of the new Ariana Grande. She explored a new interesting sound, her vocals improved as always nobody can deny how great a vocalist she is, Pharell was unnecessary in Sweetener in my opinion but Ariana can save her fourth album with an amazingly pure voice and I am so proud of it." Breathin", "God is a woman" and "No Tears Left To cry" are a good representation of new Ari.
  5. brandmathew
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    Soft and powerful, delightful and empowered this is what we can call ''sweetener'' her most mature album, sounded differently of her latest works, the R&B calls out so differently and beautiful, the lyrics are so personal and more meaningful than ever.
  6. itsvague
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    wish there were more songs like R.E.M, God is a woman and no tears left to cry. Trying to reignite the 90s chill diva vibe, sweetener is a good album to clean the house and do the homework. Ariana found the perfect style for her music tho Dangerous Woman still sounds like her pinnackle.
  7. gracomartinez
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Lo llamaria como un trabajo muy bueno... Esté album es parecido a Yours Truly muy bueno intimo y sentimental.
    Es lo mejor que tus oidos pueden escuchar.
  8. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Ariana was trying too hard to become an "icon" and create something new, but the selling number told that it was impossible for her.
  9. Masquic
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    It is incredibly that every song that Pharrell isn't involved in the production or composition are the bests from the album. It's not her best work but it surely has some amazing songs, like breathin, oh, the vibes and lyrics of this song are just on point.
  10. Pabloskiwins
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    The production and lyrics of this album ain't it. There too much skips and it's definitely Ariana's worst piece of work.
  11. Sun239
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Even if the song The Light is coming wasn't one of the best the other songs shows a different version of Ariana showing that she can make very commercial music to the most personal sounds in her discography, one song that really disappointed me was the featuring whit Missy Elliot
  12. HigorCristian
    Aug 17, 2018
    8
    Um dos melhores álbuns de Ariana Grande. Para os fans, eles vão "estranhar" pela ousadia em que ela se propôs a fazer, explorando outras sonoridades. Sweetener se considera com um dos trabalho mais coeso de sua carreira.
  13. daniel5_
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Mesmo sem hits obvios, o album cumpre uma proposta linear e mostra uma grande evolução das maior artista da geração dela
  14. samuelfigue
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
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  15. angelhernxndez
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This record vibes are so aesthetic. This is Yours Truly son. This is Iconic. This is Ariana Grande.
  16. Olin
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Ariana mudou completamente o foco, apesar da mega produção, sweetener não agradou os fãs de pop mais enérgicos, um álbum que reflete muito a vida da cantora, com certeza uma autobiografia que vale a pena ouvir até o final.
  17. chenchen
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Wow. A heartfelt piece of work. Her most heart wrenching album. Ari puts all her feelings into this album.
  18. m44sheehan
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    A very left of center body of work. This album to me is the best pop album of the year. Her emotion in this record is something that I have not seen in her past records. There was something lacking in her past records; and her writing most of these tracks and going through adversity, advanced her artistic sensibilities and made her work more innovative and cohesive. The songs produced byA very left of center body of work. This album to me is the best pop album of the year. Her emotion in this record is something that I have not seen in her past records. There was something lacking in her past records; and her writing most of these tracks and going through adversity, advanced her artistic sensibilities and made her work more innovative and cohesive. The songs produced by Pharrell are some of the best because they make you work to understand their true intent or meaning. Just like the age of streaming-pop right now, everything is given to the listener on a silver platter and they do not have to work to uncover the true meaning of the song. With Pharrell's tracks, it takes time to digest the true meaning and that is what great pop music does. Her artistic advances, voice, and writing is absolutely brilliant on this album because it all comes from a place of honest vulnerability following the terrorist attacks. Her most brilliant tracks on this album are first breathin, which is literally a song about clinical anxiety, but is disguised as a brilliant pop song thanks to the production. The way she says "My, My Air" at the end is pretty remarkable, and although that is only a small detail, it really adds to the experience someone goes through when they have a legitimate anxiety attack. God is a Woman is another brilliant track because she manages to merge art and female empowerment with a catchy melody and forward thinking production. Definitely her most innovative work, and she seems to be the only female pop star leading the charts right now in an increasingly hip hop dominated streaming world. If she continues to be this honest in her music, and write her own music, she will be one of the greatest pop stars the world has ever seen. Oh and not to mention her angelic soprano voice, which imbues the record with effortless vocals and a showcase for true vocal technicality that only a singer of immense musicality can accomplish.… Expand
  19. jobsonhastings
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener é sem dúvidas o álbum do ano, salvação de 2018. Ariana conseguiu se expressar com maneira certa: a voz. A composição e a produção é excelente e contemporânea.
  20. Stargirl
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Perfect i have no words, she is always doing her best i love her so much, she is the best person in the world
  21. c29
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Ariana explora outro lado de si mesma que até então era desconhecido, inovando em comparação aos seus trabalhos anteriores
  22. PaulYordan
    Aug 23, 2018
    7
    The album is good. It's demonstrates why Ariana can be distinguished from most pop artists in special moments when her voice sounds at its peak. Also, It has some songs that his voice is used to the maximum potential, but in other songs the typical Ariana sounds that his voice is devalued with generic pop rhythms and songs. In addition, it is full of collaborations that did not addThe album is good. It's demonstrates why Ariana can be distinguished from most pop artists in special moments when her voice sounds at its peak. Also, It has some songs that his voice is used to the maximum potential, but in other songs the typical Ariana sounds that his voice is devalued with generic pop rhythms and songs. In addition, it is full of collaborations that did not add anything new to the album.… Expand
  23. Jacqueamista
    Dec 23, 2018
    3
    Biggest let down of 2018. Cringeworthy lyrics and bad production. Pure noise. Really tried to like it but it didn't work. Giving a few points for breathin, giaw and successful.
  24. u137288reddit
    Sep 5, 2018
    8
    Okay, let's get this out of the way. Borderline sucks and is a waste of Missy Elliot. However, everything else on this album ranges from good to great. The production is a change for Ari, but still bops, as do her vocals
  25. theblackrhose
    Mar 19, 2019
    7
    "Sweetener" is a grower. With the drastic change of sound it has, it definitely shocks the audience and keeps you wondering which direction she's trying to go. Although it is a very cohesive album, there are some songs that are amazing and others that are just not it; some of the production lacks that "Ariana" feel. The lyrics are very basic, considering it is an album that was supposed to"Sweetener" is a grower. With the drastic change of sound it has, it definitely shocks the audience and keeps you wondering which direction she's trying to go. Although it is a very cohesive album, there are some songs that are amazing and others that are just not it; some of the production lacks that "Ariana" feel. The lyrics are very basic, considering it is an album that was supposed to tell her story after all the pain she had been through previous her release. This was definitely a promising transition from full pop to pop-R&B, leaving her audience with high hopes and wanting more.… Expand
  26. JermE
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The album is amazing Ariana finally played with different sounds and you can really see and hear her artistic growth. I recommend listening to God Is A Woman, Breathin, R.E.M, Everytime, Better Off, and Get Well Soon. Ignore the bad reviews posted by biased twitter stans and give the album a listen
  27. alarmfalse
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    flawless! UGH her mind... work of art PERFECT AMAZING UGH LOVE U ARIANAAAAA
  28. Sebastian2018
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is something different in her, we all expected her sensuality and glamor. but come on, it's time to reinvent yourself
  29. Josephrmorenos
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Me encantó el album, al principio me extraño los distintos sonidos que ofrecía pero finalmente me terminaron gustando. Puedo decir que Sweetener es uno de sus trabajos mas arriesgados pero también es uno de los que mas le puso más corazón. Hay que hacerle mención especial a piezas como "no tears left to cry", "breathin" o "everytime" que son las mejores del álbum a mi parecer. Y no hay queMe encantó el album, al principio me extraño los distintos sonidos que ofrecía pero finalmente me terminaron gustando. Puedo decir que Sweetener es uno de sus trabajos mas arriesgados pero también es uno de los que mas le puso más corazón. Hay que hacerle mención especial a piezas como "no tears left to cry", "breathin" o "everytime" que son las mejores del álbum a mi parecer. Y no hay que dejar de lado la canción final "get well soon" con su tributo a la ciudad de Manchester.… Expand
  30. gustavog
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even I prefer a full-pop job, sweetener really caught me; the intro with only-vocal is so amazing, and God is a woman is my favorite of course! breathing' need to be a single… Expand
  31. Adriano34
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    is not Ariana's best album, but it shows that it is much more than the sameness and this is incredible
  32. kevntan
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This project may be sound strange to her following but the fact that she experimented with unique production that ended up great is a big plus factor. The cohesiveness of the tracks lived up to the album title, evoking pop sweetness in every sense.
  33. prestonhung
    Dec 21, 2018
    7
    I appreciate Grande's experimental take on this new project, and personally, I think this album is one of her best. The experimental take would go too far in some of the songs, making them either horrid or boring to the ear.
    Best tracks: the light is coming, God is a woman, everytime, breathin, no tears left to cry, goodnight n go, pete davidson, get well soon
    Worst tracks: REM, better off
  34. adrien20
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    A real good, creative and personal album. Congratulations! Breathin, God is a woman, Get well soon and REM are probably my favourite tracks!
  35. imaginetruly
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
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  36. Biieel
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Dizer que superou 'Dangerous Woman' seria um crime, por se tratar de um álbum pessoal muitos esperavam o pop chiclete e dançante, Sweetener soa como diferente/bizarro, estranho mas convidativo, Ariana Grande nos mostrou um trabalho com tamanhas peculiaridades e diferenciações, não diria que é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o melhor, os destaques que colocam este recente trabalho à cimaDizer que superou 'Dangerous Woman' seria um crime, por se tratar de um álbum pessoal muitos esperavam o pop chiclete e dançante, Sweetener soa como diferente/bizarro, estranho mas convidativo, Ariana Grande nos mostrou um trabalho com tamanhas peculiaridades e diferenciações, não diria que é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o melhor, os destaques que colocam este recente trabalho à cima são vocais bem explorados, batidas, inovação artística, Ariana se permitiu, ela arriscou e o tiro foi certeiro. Sweetener é como um bom aperitivo.… Expand
  37. NolanLundgaard
    Jan 30, 2021
    4
    Sweetener by Ariana Grande: 3.21

    raindrops (an angel cried): 1 blazed: 0.75 the light is coming: 0 R.E.M: 0.75 God is a woman: 0.25 sweetener: 0.25 successful: 0.25 everytime: 0.5 breathin: 1 :) no tears left to cry: 1 :) borderline: 1 :) better off: 0.75 goodnight n go: 0.5 pete davidson: 0 get well soon: 0.5 8.5/15 ~ .567 -> 3.21 Sweetener, Ariana Grande’s fourth    Sweetener by Ariana Grande: 3.21

    raindrops (an angel cried): 1
    blazed: 0.75
    the light is coming: 0
    R.E.M: 0.75
    God is a woman: 0.25
    sweetener: 0.25
    successful: 0.25
    everytime: 0.5
    breathin: 1 :)
    no tears left to cry: 1 :)
    borderline: 1 :)
    better off: 0.75
    goodnight n go: 0.5
    pete davidson: 0
    get well soon: 0.5

    8.5/15 ~ .567 -> 3.21

    Sweetener, Ariana Grande’s fourth studio release, was a major disappointment. Coming after “Dangerous Woman” (which I couldn’t quite give a good review but I loved many of its songs), I was hoping for something more like that (wonderful, upbeat, unique pop). Instead, I got generic drum beats and bass patterns on a good number of tracks and over-processed material across the board. In all, there are probably only three-ish songs from Sweetener that I would listen to again. A lot of the music was annoyingly similar in regards to percussive instruments, but I will give to it that some of the synth layering (and Ari’s voice when she isn’t overdoing it on autotune) is very impressive in its complexion. I was also fairly annoyed by almost every track being marked as explicit (especially as a lot of the labels were “false positives”), as then I was unable to see what was coming in terms of content within the song, which was also a bummer. I wish I could give my entire song to song commentary, as that would help people understand my ratings better, but I cannot because of the character limit. All in all, not a huge fan of Sweetener. I suppose there were some good songs hidden in here (the “three in a row” was nice), but overall there isn’t much in here that I was hoping for. I guess this means I will have to lower my expectations a bit for the next (see what I did there?) album, despite already anticipating an uneven work. If you are a fan of generic pop/trap music from five years ago, you’ll probably like this album. If you were hoping for a decent sequel to Dangerous Woman, you will be disappointed, as I was. All I can say is, I sure hope that “thank you, next” is a heck of a lot better than this misfire. Highlights: raindrops, breathin, no tears left to cry, and borderline.    … Expand
  38. muhamad
    Aug 19, 2018
    7
    good album, but the duo that is pharrell williams & ariana feels very "hit or miss". with less gymnastic vocals the album is left with all the attention on lyrics and production, the production was great on most tracks but there's no lyrical growth coming from ariana. hoping she'll do better.
  39. Daniel618
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Que arte este álbum uno de los mejores del 2018 sin duda lo mejor de Ariana el trabajo más personal con sonidos increíbles ah excepción de blazed que es una de las no muy buenas del álbum pero igual es muy buena para mí breathin es la mejor de Sweetener
  40. dandan_cn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Congratulations Ariana! AmeI muito garota! Se jogou num RnB e deu super certo!! Não é um album perfeito, mas to torcendo muito pelos grammys!!
  41. kev1609
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    wonderful album, with more catchy rhythms and wonderful songs that reflect the beautiful voice of Grande, one of the best album this year, so sweet and it's like a dream, my favorites are breathin, goodnight n go, sweetener and the whole album tbh
  42. SSoup
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Love Ariana. There's so much haters, but it's still an excellent album.
    This album is well blended with softness and strength.
  43. LuizaInChains
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Album so amazing... Ariana Grande takes us to the beginning of the years 2000 ... leaving the zone of comfort and the industrial music of the present time ...
  44. fr108nk
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Aged like fine wine. The superior album in a flawless discography rivaling thank u, next
  45. MarioArauz
    Feb 9, 2019
    6
    Ariana's 4th album is a failed experiment,the lack of cohesiveness,consistency and quality makes the album extremely difficult to listen there are few great songs such as the chosen singles and a couple other decent ones but overall this is probably ari's worst album to date
  46. TheReviewr
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    Sweetener is interesting... all the songs really do sound the same and the singles by far outdo the other tracks. I don't know how to feel after listening to this project.

    1. raindrops (an angel cried), a beautiful 37 sec track of Ari's voice and nothing else 8/10 2. blazed ft. Pharrell Williams, this track is so good and Pharrell gives it soul 10/10 3. the light is coming ft. Nicki    Sweetener is interesting... all the songs really do sound the same and the singles by far outdo the other tracks. I don't know how to feel after listening to this project.

    1. raindrops (an angel cried), a beautiful 37 sec track of Ari's voice and nothing else 8/10
    2. blazed ft. Pharrell Williams, this track is so good and Pharrell gives it soul 10/10
    3. the light is coming ft. Nicki Minaj, why tf would you put Nicki on this boring song... 6/10
    4. R.E.M, a very dreamy song that is a little longer than it needed to be but it is good 9/10
    5. God is a woman, the best track from the album its amazing i couldn't believe it 10/10
    6. sweetener, oh my god this track is so disappointing.... we have heard this so many times 2/10
    7. successful, ok this is fine but I'm not a fan of this track by any means 5/10
    8. everytime, I feel this one, its pretty fire tbh. Her vocals are on point 8/10
    9. breathin, ok this sound good but a bit familiar... Break Free clone? 6/10
    10. no tears left to cry, well its amazing and we all have to admit it wasn't a flop 10/10
    11. borderline ft. Missy Elliott, I'm not a fan of this track, its so bad why did she agree? 3/10
    12. better off, boring intro to a boring song. its just ok 5/10
    13. goodnight and go, its a different sound but im feeling it a little 7/10
    14. pete davidson, its a good interlude for sure this should have been a song 8/10
    15. get well soon, 5:22 of good christmas music lol. it really gives christmas vibes 8/10

    Standouts are blazed, God is a woman & no tears left to cry

    Overall: 7 (no rounding needed) even though it was a 7, I felt a bit disappointed listening to this record, Ariana Grande could have made some better songs than that for sure... its frustrating to see all that songwriting talent from Dangerous Woman go to waist to a degree....    … Expand
  47. yuridiasyd
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana NUNCA decepciona! Esse álbum é um hinário! Amei, felizmente um álbum de verdade e diferente de tudo que ela já fez
  48. ebramounir
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    sweetener is an adventurous joyful album, it's the first time for the singer to work with Pharrell Williams, the first listen might be extremely underwhelming due to how different this record is from Grande's previous work, but trust me once it gets to you it will become an obsession. definitely her magnus opus.
  49. Gabriel_Faria
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    The message of the album is very special, but 'No tears left to cry', 'God is a woman' and 'Breathin' are the only commendable tracks. Since I've heard 'No tears left to cry' for the first time, I was expecting something better than this. She's able to deliver something more powerful with her stunning voice
  50. LaisSantos
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    I loved !!! Another great work from Ariana Grande !!! We can hear your impeccable vocals in a new musical proposal !!!
  51. deanjacobson_
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    A very solid work of art that was compounded by the commercial and musical success of every single on the album. Featured notable contributions from established artists and the artist tracks delivered well. The album, however, lacked consistency and, despite being a shift in Ariana's nature, was somewhat messy. A great album overall.
  52. garyrq
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un disco dulce en sonidos y en los vocals. Un cambio de pop a R&B muy bueno para mi gusto. La mejor es breathin y everytime.… Expand
  53. Ewerthon14
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana Grande une o útil eo agradável no Sweetener, com músicas agradáveis e que fazem uma junção excelente ao tema do álbum, um Pop calmo e doce, visando destacar a sua voz, que por fim ficou maravilhosa com as canções, Ariana não nos trouxe oque queríamos, e sim nos deu oque precisávamos.
  54. Swifteener
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is perfect!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
  55. snakenic
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    nossa senhora top q q isso top demais ariana sei q tu ta lendo isso topster to enrolando pq tem que ter no minimo 75caracteres mas se pudesse falava só top pq esse album eh >>> TOP
  56. nickarrowx
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album so far. I love texts, sounds and ariana is way more mature. Love this… Expand
  57. meliodasdm
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    MELHOR ALBUM DA ARIANAA, se Dangerous Woman nao existisse é claro! E nada mais importa do que nao for minha opniao. ARIANA PRINCESA DO POP!!!! SWEETENER AOTY!!!!
  58. ManuelVM
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Artística, diosa, obra maestra, próxima ganadora del grammy a AOTY, como siempre Arileyenda demostrando que todo lo que hace es arte.
  59. bluedkins
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is highkey the best album of 2018 so far and Ariana really managed to explore new genres and it's really good! I'm so happy she's back. She could even go and run for The Grammys and even snatch more than one, Pharrell production was good but hopefully she won't collaborate with him again, I prefer her to stick with Max Martin and Savan. But it's still THE Album of the year.! 10/10
  60. Jane-Anne
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Определённо работа высого уровня. Альбом магически завораживающий, чувственный и по-настоящему сладкий в своём оптимизме. Это то, чего так не хватает в тёмные времена и серые будни. Светлый взгляд в будущее, проблеск надежды и умиротворение. Ариана в очередной раз доказала, что умеет делать качественную музыку. Мне нравится, как она совместила экспериментальный шаг вперёд сОпределённо работа высого уровня. Альбом магически завораживающий, чувственный и по-настоящему сладкий в своём оптимизме. Это то, чего так не хватает в тёмные времена и серые будни. Светлый взгляд в будущее, проблеск надежды и умиротворение. Ариана в очередной раз доказала, что умеет делать качественную музыку. Мне нравится, как она совместила экспериментальный шаг вперёд с ностальгическими нотками "Yours Truly", как играла со своим голосом, делая его и страстным, и убаюкивающим. Альбом выдержан в одном стиле, песни гармонируют между собой, везде можно найти что-то общее, но в то же время и индивидуальное. Исполняя этот альбом, Ариана возносится на вершины и приглашает нас разделить с ней путь через тернии к звёздам. Такую музыку надо не просто послушать, а искренне прочувствовать душой. Ариана - многогранный артист, и я вижу в ней ещё много нераскрытого потенциала. Не сомневаюсь, что она продолжит открывать в себе новые грани, и с интересом буду следить за её путешествием по музыкальному миру.… Expand
  61. greedvy
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana showed her growth in this album. Only the tasteless stans hate it. The best tracks are Breathin, Everytime, Better Off, and Goodnight n go.
  62. ooo13
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    your truly ,my everything,dangerous woman are the best album！and sweetener just so-so...
  63. covergirlari
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    it's a grower, at first listen you think it's her worst album but the more you listen to it the better it gets, give it a chance, it's an amazing album
  64. nam190
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    I love u Ari and this is really good..................I don't care about what others say. in my opinion it's completely perfect Well done
  65. Cuonglc123lc7
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    it's so beautiful, no words left to describe, don't care about what haters say. This album deserves more!
  66. ducngx
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this album is a bop. It's different than 3 other album of Ariana that we have listened to. Breathin, R.E.M, Get Well Soon, goodnight n go are my jam.
  67. gabrielfreire
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is her best album so far, she's exploring differents ways and this work on this masterpiece
  68. Iv4n
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    so if you just listen to Sweetener one time, you won't realize how beautiful is this album. Please listen two times or more, and use your headphone, you will know how good is this album. The music style of this album is strange, yes, but that strange is VERY GOOD. It doesn't like all of her songs that she did before. The vocal, the production, the lyrics,... ugh this album is REALLYso if you just listen to Sweetener one time, you won't realize how beautiful is this album. Please listen two times or more, and use your headphone, you will know how good is this album. The music style of this album is strange, yes, but that strange is VERY GOOD. It doesn't like all of her songs that she did before. The vocal, the production, the lyrics,... ugh this album is REALLY AMAZING. Once again, you should listen to this album TWO times or MORE and feel it. Thank you.… Expand
  69. permanentagb
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    for real, anyone who rates this anything lower than a 9 is delusional. miss grande really snapped
  70. VictorChidera
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    ARIANA GRANDE THIS IS YOUR BEST ALBUM. Ariana Grande made a experimental album and nailed it.
  71. yousefnegm
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is brilliant. absolutely genius. i cant wait to see the positive acclaim on this.
  72. davidrolon07
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great job by the hands of Pharrel, but is something though.
    The Ariana voice gave you an interesting contrast between the rhythms and lyrics. Something more mature than her last album, but still exactly the same with another producers.
    Raindrops haves a big potencial, that's been lose in only 37 seconds. Blazed sounds with the Pharrel touch, not bad. The Light Is Coming is the exposure of how it works experimental Ariana. Until then God Is A Woman and Sweetener let you a "sweet savior". Finally, the best part is No Tears Left To Cry, there's no words to explain it.
    Isn't the best album of the year, and isn't the best from this lady. You won't want to heard it four times. (si tu también vienes de MPTG, screen)    … Expand
  73. nebquinn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Arianas most experimental album paid off! R&B really suits her and I’m glad she worked with Pharrell
  74. melodramatics
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    its a great album, she never disappoints!! like stepped out of her comfort zone and explore r&b moree ugh I live for it.
  75. Musichead
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is something so fresh. It definitely is a grower and will age like a fine wine. The beats and the vibe is so uplifting refreshing peculiar it is everything
  76. foreverbbooyy
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I think it's embarrassing and desperate that people are purposely rating this badly when this album is actually incredible !
  77. resona
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Exactly what we needed from her.
    It’s innovative, sonically different but still has that typical Ariana sound.
    The production is great.
  78. Onlstime_
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    sweetener is an incredible work, Ariana explores the other side of her voice, showing that even singing something totally different, can make it totally unreachable, every year that passes Ariana is overcome more and more, sweetener is really the album of the year.
  79. sweetdropgrande
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is by far her best album! A true work of art. This is so fresh, dreamy, and heavenly.
  80. keeleywxbb
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Honestly her best album yet. The message behind the album is so powerful and meaningful!! It’s such a new sound for ariana and i don’t think that’s a reason for other people to hate on it saying it’s ‘boring’ and made with ‘horrible production’. Her voice has matured and so has the style of music and that shows through with each and every song. buy and stream sweetener
  81. Bethlee
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    this is Ariana’s BEST ALBUM. In her voice you can hear all the emotion and vibes she’s trying to put across . It’s something new and fresh and easily her best work to date. She has explored with different types of music and made it personal yet individual. Definitely the album of the year. BUY AND STREAM SWEETENER YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!
  82. antolex
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana just did THAT, I don't have words to describe how much I like this album and this came just hours ago, I think this will be her most successful era, she worked with a new producer (Pharrell Williams) and I think the result is such a blessing. Congratulations Ariana.
  83. giawyei
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    este álbum es dulce, delicado y relajante, diferente a todo lo de Ariana, es grandioso, sus vocales son tan INCREÍBLES, sus ritmos diferentes a MY EVERYTHING Y DANGEROUS WOMAN, pero con toques de YOURS TRULY . 9/10
  84. zakzoka
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    The album shows the real side of Ariana where she was actually personal. The album showed the evolved form of Ariana, proving that her artistry is excellent. The album showed diversity too, which is essential. Sweetener is definitely one of the albums of the year.
  85. albumreview4
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    This album is full of filler tracks and lacks actual substance, Lyrically weak, the songs have no personality and are bland, the production for most of the tracks are all over the place and messy. For an album after a tragic loss of her fans, I expected a song that was dedicated to them, instead we got a track dedicated exclusively to her fiancé . This is her fourth album so I expectedThis album is full of filler tracks and lacks actual substance, Lyrically weak, the songs have no personality and are bland, the production for most of the tracks are all over the place and messy. For an album after a tragic loss of her fans, I expected a song that was dedicated to them, instead we got a track dedicated exclusively to her fiancé . This is her fourth album so I expected artistic growth. Though she has "experimental" tracks on this album, when you listen to them, they are either completely terrible songs, or they sound production wise different from what she has done, but lyrically it's in the same vein of everything else she has done. The songs that I like, I really like. Goodnight n go, god is a woman, her well soon, no tears left to cry, better off, breathin are good. Every time is ok. Pete Davidson is a cute interlude. REM is boring, TLIC is messy production wise. Successful, Borderline, blaze, and sweetener are not songs I go back to.… Expand
  86. Oxygxn
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Her best album yet. Top three songs are No Tears Left To Cry, Breathin and Better Off.
  87. Flopadaun
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Sweetener é o álbum "mais Ariana" de todos, é simples, único, íntimo, completo. Tudo nele se encaixa perfeitamente, desde uma batida à um simples sussurro. Perfeito.… Expand
  88. fabienmrd
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    This is not Ariana’s best album, however she came with something really different from her other albums and I appreciate that. I also think that Breathin is the only song that could do well as a single.
  89. pepewhat
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    She really snapped. This album is quirky and fun while also being dreamy and personal. This is the right sound for Ariana.
  90. pedros30
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum incrível!!! Ariana deixa sua zona de conforto para experimentar algo mais promissor porém sem perder a qualidade!… Expand
  91. jxemoon
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This album is Ariana’s best body of work to date. Pop and R&B perfection.
  92. buterawomanizer
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    O álbum mais coeso e pessoal dela, feliz que ela tenha saído de um ritmo pra experimentar sons novos
  93. Onlygrandee
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ariana created her best album to date. This isn’t an opinion, it‘s a fact. Each track stands on its own, the lyrics represent her life: whether it is about love, success or self care, she puts her heart on her sleeve for the first time. She could have easily made a Dangerous Woman 2.0 but she experimented and topped all of my expectations. Listen to all her discography from Yours Truly tilAriana created her best album to date. This isn’t an opinion, it‘s a fact. Each track stands on its own, the lyrics represent her life: whether it is about love, success or self care, she puts her heart on her sleeve for the first time. She could have easily made a Dangerous Woman 2.0 but she experimented and topped all of my expectations. Listen to all her discography from Yours Truly til Sweetener, the artistic growth is incredible.… Expand
  94. luhplaza
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Yass girl we heard something and it slaps so hard our expensive full lace front real hair wig went on a space trip and never returned
  95. mrcgabriel
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best album ever! high notes i love this!!!!!!!!!! Best female singer actually!
  96. sramirez4
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ms. Ariana Grande shows that she is not scared to explroe new sounds. This record shows how much she has matured over her musical career and that she cannot be constrained to only pop like most artists. Good effort by the vocalist.
  97. Cleberagui
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Best ariana album after yours truly, the album has an incredible R&B vibe mixed with a little pop which makes the album incredible
  98. breathingline
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Sweetener is Ariana’s best album by far. She’s experimenting with her sound, and that’s how someone can grow artistically. Her vocals on the album are so powerful, and she hasn’t only used her head voice (that gives me chills everytime), but her lower register too. Definitely a great album!!! Everything about it is perfect!
  99. h2gkmo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    The public asked for music that is different and unique yet catchy and interesting. And Ariana Grande has managed to give it to them, and at the same time, trying to spread love and light. She has matured through her personality and through her music and the everyone couldn’t have been prouder.
  100. brunooaragon
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Ela com certeza perdeu o medo de sair da caixa e entregar para o público algo que deve ser digerido e não um simples album pop genérico. Um dos melhores trabalhos dela.
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    Grande’s new sound, the Williams-produced Not-Bangers, only make up half of the album. These standout tracks are interspersed between standard pop tracks. ... That’s not to say that the Bangers on Sweetener are bad--it’s more that they belong in previous era of Grande and they spoil the flow between songs. Sweetener may not be the dawning of a new age for Ariana but it could be a step towards somewhere weird and wonderful.
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  2. The New York Times
    Aug 29, 2018
    90
    Ms. Grande backs up her statements with song-and-dance mastery. ... She’s her own choir, support group and posse. While a few guest vocalists (Mr. Williams, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott) provide a little grit for contrast, Ms. Grande sails above any fray, past or present. Her aplomb is her triumph.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    An album that coheres in a way other Ariana Grande albums don't, which means Sweetener is something of a double triumph: she's come through a tough time stronger and better than before.
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